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County administrator receives $15,000 raise

Commissioners tout Danny Jodan's ability, efficiency and performance in defending pay increase

A salary hike of nearly 10 percent that will boost Jackson County's top administrator's pay to $170,060 is justified, commissioners said Thursday after signing off on an almost-perfect performance...

Smokeless tobacco on the rise - 7/3/2009
The use of smokeless tobacco in Jackson County has steadily risen in recent years among teens and adults — and now, officials fear the...
Recession claims another gallery - 7/2/2009
Heidi Grossman, owner of The Living Gallery downtown, is closing her gallery in the fall after 12 years in business.
Rents climb back up in Ashland - 7/2/2009
Some property management companies benefit from seasonal change, improved economy
Analysis cites 'very effective' impact of SOREDI - 7/2/2009
An analysis of Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development Inc.
Bike rack in street proposed - 7/1/2009
Standing Stone Brewing Co. Co-owner Alex Amarotico has an unusual idea to make room for more bicycles in front of his business.
Oregon Green Expo set for weekend of Fourth - 7/3/2009
SIPs are just one of many green products, and Eco-Panel is just one of many green companies you can learn about at the Oregon Green Expo, a three-day...
Business is blooming - 6/30/2009
She started her Jacksonville farm as a young mother with 2 acres and a desire to make some extra money.
Neighbors charge Hyatt RV park is permanent - 6/30/2009
A seasonal campground at Hyatt Lake has been illegally converted into a year-round, high-density recreational vehicle park, a Greensprings...
Recession, jobs dominated 2009 Ore. Legislature - 6/30/2009
Against a backdrop of the worst economy in decades, the Oregon Legislature patched a $4 billion deficit while raising taxes and fees to put thousands...
Forgiveness for student loans available - 6/30/2009
Federal government establishes plan to help repayment of student loans
Art & health — living with risk - 6/30/2009
Other local artists face the same dilemma as the late Dave Marston — to devote themselves to art, only to go without any health insurance
Report: Oregon had more than 51,000 green jobs in 2008 - 6/30/2009
The five occupations with the most green jobs were carpenters, farmworkers, truck drivers, hazardous materials removal workers, and landscaping and...
Medical marijuana clinic opens in Grants Pass - 6/30/2009
The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation's mission is to help patients with qualifying medical conditions obtain a permit to grow and use marijuana to treat...
Ashland project aids construction industry - 6/30/2009
The number of construction jobs in Jackson and Josephine Counties fell from 5,910 jobs in May 2008 to 4,800 jobs in May 2009 — for a loss of...